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Avid reader, big book lover. I love recommending books, speaking with authors, and I always ensure I don't spoil the ending. Episodes released every other Tuesday.... more
FAQs about Being Bookish:How many episodes does Being Bookish have?The podcast currently has 255 episodes available.
May 12, 2021Introducing: Once Upon a NightmareJoin Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare as she talks about one of Marvel's vampires, Blade. The movie that saved Marvel from disaster! And if you enjoy this episode, head over to listen to more......more24minPlay
May 05, 2021Netflix's Shadow and BoneIn the finale of Season 1, I am talking about the new Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Starring Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes, this is an adaptation of a book trilogy I have never read (I know, gasp, shock, horror). I also talk about a destructive pattern in my life I need to get control of. Oh, and your favourite segment, and mine, is back as I go through my most recent weird dream!Podcast Promo: Mask of Sanity...more32minPlay
April 28, 2021CluelessThis week I am looking at another 1995 film in Clueless. Has it stood the test of time? Will I find it creepy watching as a fully grown adult who is analysing it, or will it never lose its charm? I also talk about my viewing for the coming week, my plans for the long weekend and my issues with social anxiety. Featured podcast: Talkin' Shiz...more55minPlay
April 21, 2021Empire RecordsThis week I am looking at 1995's other teen comedy, Empire Records, starring Renee Zellweger, Liv Tyler and Debi Mazar. I also take a look at a new novel from author John Murray McKay called The Girl's Guide to the Apocalypse, and after a brief talk about my viewing for the week, I'll be talking about how impulsive spending was a sign I should have been looking for when it came to my mental health issues. Featured Podcast: Take a Knee for Marvel vs. DC...more57minPlay
April 18, 2021Just FriendsThis week it's another trip back to 2005 as I look at the Ryan Reynolds film, Just Friends, also starring Amy Smart, Anna Faris and Chris Klein. I also check out my bookshelves for my favourite books - recommendations ahoy, and talk about my recent mental mood drop and how spending too much time with people can be damaging to the health of an emotional introvert. Featured Podcast: Wine, Dine and Storytime ...more1h 2minPlay
April 07, 2021The Wedding DateThis week I have a guest, Griff from the Paul and Griff Show as we talk about 2005's The Wedding Date. We also cast the remake - you know, just in case! Featured Podcast: The Paul and Griff Show...more1h 3minPlay
March 31, 2021Easy AWe're out of March, which means that Chris Evans Season is over. So, this week I am talking about 2010's Easy A, starring Emma Stone and Stanley Tucci (love Stanley Tucci). I am also talking about a brand new (to me) author, Keri Arthur and her 2017 book, Blood Kissed. There's also a journey into a bit of my past that is rather painful. Featured Podcast: Infectious Groove...more1h 1minPlay
March 24, 2021Chris Evans Season: Avengers AssembleThis week, in a departure from most of the films I have done, I am looking at a blockbuster. Yes, for the last episode in 2021's Chris Evans Season I am going straight for the big guns with 2012's Avengers Assemble. I will also be talking about Madeline Miller's 2018 book Circe as well as some recent mental health realisations. Featured Podcast: The Nerd Alternative...more28minPlay
March 18, 2021Chris Evans Season: The LosersIt's the third week of Chris Evans Season and I am looking at his fourth comic book outing, this time he's special ops with an interesting taste in T-shirts and a strange sense of humour in 2010's The Losers. I also review the 2000 book, Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young. And then I get real in my mental health update for the week. Featured Podcast: The Struggling Artist Podcast...more53minPlay
March 11, 2021Chris Evans Season: The Perfect ScoreWe're in week two of Chris Evans season and this week I am looking at his second starring role in the film The Perfect Score from 2004. I also review the 2017 book from the comedic science fiction author, Tom Holt The Management Style of the Supreme Beings and there's yet another therapy session as I talk about my mental health. Featured Podcast: I Hate Your Taste in Movies...more1h 18minPlay
FAQs about Being Bookish:How many episodes does Being Bookish have?The podcast currently has 255 episodes available.